Wind Farm Development Checklist
Background Wind farm developments can be delayed or blocked due to radar, telecommunications and other aviation issues. Resolving these issues can be time consuming and expensive. These risks are best managed by identifying potential issues early in the development process. This checklist helps identify the key issues. Scope This checklist…
Important Changes to the USA’s FAA Glint and Glare Guidance
Overview The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced a final policy to replace their interim glint and glare guidance. The update states the FAA’s final stance on how solar photovoltaic (PV) developments should be managed from a glint and glare perspective and what federally obligated airports need to be…
Pager Power in 50 Countries
Another Milestone! Here at Pager Power we are proud to have been a part of many firsts. This has included identification of the site for radar in-fill at the (then) largest wind development in Europe, providing glint and glare analysis for the first consented large ground-based solar scheme in Ireland…
Why Green Hydrogen Could be Key for Future Renewables
Background Climate change has pushed clean energy up the global agenda. As we switch over to new, cleaner technologies and fuels, our experience of using power, heat and transport is going to change, transforming the way we live, work and travel. Figure 1: Climate change protest. Estimates by the…
Airport Development Checklist
Background Developments such as terminals, hangars, hotels and car parks can adversely affect airport operations. Airport operations can also adversely affect developments. The main issues to look out for are listed below. Scope This checklist applies to on-airport and off-airport developments close to the airport. Figure 1: Infographic indicating Pager…
It’s Woke for Wind Farm Developers to Think About Wake
Background If you saw a plane in the sky like the one in the image below and you were not too familiar with aerodynamics, you might think that’s smoke coming out of the jet engines and be concerned. Figure 1: Wake turbulence from an aircraft This is actually a…
Poland Awards “Bałtyk 2 and 3” Projects
Background Poland’s Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) has awarded Equinor and Polenergia’s “Bałtyk 2 and 3” projects, under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) agreement, as part of Poland’s first phase of offshore wind development scheme. Equinor, a Norwegian energy company that develops oil, gas, wind and solar energy in over 30…
Common Misconceptions Surrounding Glint and Glare
Overview Pager Power has been undertaking glint and glare assessments for solar developments for almost 10 years. During this time, we have heard and read a variety of misconceptions about solar panels and glint and glare; therefore we wanted to produce a brief article detailing and explaining some of the…
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